The 2015 edition of the renowned Cruising Almanac will be launched and available soon !
Crafted under the editorship of John Calver, the Almanac is the reference for serious cruising in NW Europe, from the Shetlands and southern Norway to Gibraltar and West Ireland to the Baltic. Compiled by CA members from first- hand experience of each area, it is structured to put the right information in your hands for a safe passage and landing. The expertise of Imray is evident in the full colour detailed chartlets which accompany most entries. Passage notes, in a pale blue background colour, are incorporated in the main text to assist with passage planning. Updating of the Almanac continues throughout the year as can be seen from the Corrections, which are published every two months and can be freely downloaded from the CA website. Visit www.theca.org.uk/almanac/corrections . These and much more go into the production of a new edition.
All sections, both text and plans, have been revised throughout the Almanac to reflect the changing cruising scene. Typical of attention to detail is the double page spread of the southern North Sea showing the main hazards, including wind farms, deep water routes, together with the many Traffic Separation Schemes. Under the scrutiny of Regional Editors new marinas and berthing facilities ,e.g. Greystones, Belfast, and Laredo(N Spain) have been inserted, together with updated text, such as the completely revised guide to the mast up route through Holland.
Members’ reports form an important contribution to the Almanac, and maintain the tradition of mutual help, so much a core value of the Cruising Association
We aim to avoid unhelpful clutter and to make it easy to access. In its A4 format, it is the practical almanac and hope you find it to be a good read.
Tide tables for 47 standard ports are included – published in a separate booklet for easier reference. Full tidal details for secondary ports are included in the main almanac.
Recommended retail price £35, price to members £25, postage extra. Also available at Boat Shows and most Section meetings.